---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000789460-26-000011"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "WKC"
cik: "0000789460"
company_name: "WORLD KINECT CORP"
filed_at: "2026-02-19T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T01:53:21.360698+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# World Kinect reports Q4 GAAP net loss of $280M, $247M impairment; guides 2026 adj. EPS $2.20-2.40

## Summary
- Q4 GAAP net loss $280M ($5.11 loss per diluted share) vs. net loss $101M a year ago.
- Non-cash intangible/asset impairments of $247M, including $169M goodwill, plus $77M restructuring costs.
- Aviation segment gross profit +8% to $130M in Q4; Land segment -32% to $71M.
- Full-year 2025 gross profit $948M, down 8% YoY; adjusted EBITDA $336M.
- FY2026 outlook: adjusted diluted EPS $2.20–$2.40, reflecting portfolio repositioning and Aviation strength.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000789460-26-000011
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: WKC
- cik: 0000789460
- company_name: WORLD KINECT CORP
- filed_at: 2026-02-19T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/789460/000078946026000011/0000789460-26-000011-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/789460/000078946026000011/wkc-20260219.htm

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